Glasgow Warriors have added Ayr head coach Kenny Murray to their coaching team.

Also in this Section

Glasgow-born Murray, who led RBS Premiership side Ayr to a league and cup double last season, will join the Scotstoun outfit next month.

In the new full-time role, he will work alongside existing coaches Shade Munro and Matt Taylor and support head coach Gregor Townsend.

Murray said: "I am absolutely delighted to be appointed as a new assistant coach of Glasgow Warriors.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for me to develop my career and work alongside some very good coaches, who are already at the club.

"I have mixed emotions as I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ayr. Although I'm sad to be leaving I know they're in good hands.

"It's an exciting time to be joining the Warriors and I can't wait to be involved in professional rugby and to start working with everyone at the club."

Townsend added: "We're delighted to bring Kenny on board.

"He is a hard-working individual who has brought success to Ayr over the last five years, and we will now benefit from having him at Glasgow Warriors.

"Kenny was the ideal candidate for the role, which will provide us with valuable coaching support. He will help us build on what we achieved last season."

Murray has now been replaced as Ayr head coach by his former assistant Peter Laverie.

COMMENT RULES: Comments that are judged to be defamatory, abusive or in bad taste are not acceptable and contributors who consistently fall below certain criteria will be permanently blacklisted. The moderator will not enter into debate with individual contributors and the moderator’s decision is final. It is Belfast Telegraph policy to close comments on court cases, tribunals and active legal investigations. We may also close comments on articles which are being targeted for abuse. Problems with commenting? customercare@belfasttelegraph.co.uk